I view frugal living as essentially hedonistic: I don't deny myself things. Rather, I spend less on the things I don't care about in order to be able to spend more on the things
Some consider participating in the stock market as a form of gambling. While I agree that not everyone should be risking their money in certain investments, I believe that by takin
When it comes to erasing debt, you've got options. You can do it yourself, go to a credit counselor, try debt settlement or go for the nuclear bomb of debt destruction: bankruptcy.
Even if you aren't planning on marrying rich, the hidden biases that affect relationships can also impact finances. Learn what blind spots you should watch for.
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Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. How watching movies can increase your money IQ, why the rich are leaving their mansions, and how to get stuff done after a tirin
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This book is one of the classics of modern frugality, and it's been a source of some controversy. At the bottom, though, its message is a simple one: Pay attention. Pay attention t
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I view frugal living as essentially hedonistic: I don't deny myself things. Rather, I spend less on the things I don't care about in order to be able to spend more on the things
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After decades of computing, a committed PC user makes the switch to a MacBook Pro — and his only regret is that he didn't make the switch sooner.
How To Avoid Gambling Away Your Investments
Some consider participating in the stock market as a form of gambling. While I agree that not everyone should be risking their money in certain investments, I believe that by takin
5 Financial Moves You Should Make Five Years Before Retirement
With retirement just five years away, you can't afford not to make these smart financial moves.
How to Balance Saving for Retirement, Emergency Fund, and Paying Off Debt
Funding the personal finance Big Three — debt repayment, retirement, and emergency cash — is possible if you follow a balanced plan, like this one.
Real Estate Agents: Do We Really Need Them?
With all the tools and information available to home buyers, are real-estate agents and their commissions really that necessary?
How You Know When It's Time For Bankruptcy
When it comes to erasing debt, you've got options. You can do it yourself, go to a credit counselor, try debt settlement or go for the nuclear bomb of debt destruction: bankruptcy.
4 Ways Your Brain Screws Up Your Money AND Your Love Life
Even if you aren't planning on marrying rich, the hidden biases that affect relationships can also impact finances. Learn what blind spots you should watch for.
Throw a Swap Meet Party
Want to shop with your friends and neighbors without spending a dime? Throw a Swap Meet Party.
The 5 Best Wireless Hair Clippers
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Best Money Tips: Escaping the Mundane
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Clean up those little mess in a jiffy with one of these great little sucker-uppers.
4 Ways to Bug Your Boss for More Money – and Get It!
Before you blow off the idea that your work is worth a bump in the pay scale, check out these four clever tips for putting in a good word about your worth.
10 Unexpected Things You Should Consider When Picking Where You Retire
Before you downsize and leave town for retirement, make sure where you want to live meshes with how you want to live.
This One Wedding Trick Will Save You Thousands
For the frugal bride and groom, winter is the right time to wed. Savings are substantial and the setting is unique and memorable.
How to Start a Business With Your 401(k)
Want to start your dream business but don't have the funds? There's a way to tap your 401(k) without the normal early withdrawal penalties.
5 Home and Family Items to Avoid Buying Used
Generally, buying used is a smart decision. But from car seats to pet supplies, there are some items that you're always better off buying new.
5 Essential Things Women Should Know About Investing
Half of America's household breadwinners are women — who unfortunately, are still playing catch-up in the investment world. Find out why.
Stocking the Perfect Love Nest
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Book review: Your Money or Your Life
This book is one of the classics of modern frugality, and it's been a source of some controversy. At the bottom, though, its message is a simple one: Pay attention. Pay attention t